KKR vs CSK Match Highlights: The Kolkata Knight Riders are on the hunt for a playoff spot as the defending champions could not make the best of starts to their IPL 2025 campaign. Under new skipper Ajinkya Rahane, KKR now needs to win all of their remaining 3 games to keep their chances in the race for the playoffs alive.
Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, have been knocked out themselves and might be looking to restore their honour while causing serious trouble to several other oppositions. KKR will advance to Eden Gardens for the third consecutive time, as they look to dominate with their home advantage and extend their winning streak.
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KKR vs CSK Match Highlights
KKR vs CSK Match Highlights: Mediocre yet decent enough to pose a challenging total; KKR set a target of 180
The Kolkata Knight Riders’ opener Sunil Narine paired alongside Rahmanullah Gurbaz for the opening stand. This time Gurbaz was sent back in the powerplay, while Narine’s partnership was built alongside skipper Ajinkya Rahane.
Rahane missed once again on a half-century, while Narine, despite a start, could not go on to convert his start into a big one. Andre Russell backed the KKR batting with a quickfire 38 runs off just 20 balls. KKR finished their innings with a firm total from the Kolkata Knight Riders as Manish Pandey, the new inclusion, scored vital runs at the back end of the innings.
KKR vs CSK Match Highlights: Dewald Brevis storm at KKR; Shivam Dube delivers after long time
The Chennai Super Kings openers, Ayush Mhatre and Devon Conway, were both dismissed for ducks in the two overs in the powerplay. However, the new CSK recruit Urvil Patel made a stunning stride to make a name for himself in the IPL, as he smashed a stunning 11-ball 31 runs.
KKR bowlers bounced back as they kept striking at regular intervals; they dismissed 5 CSK batters within just 60 runs. Just when the game looked well in the grip of the Knight Riders, Dewald Brevis stunned with a 30-run over against Vaibhav Arora, while after his dismissal, Shivam Dube went on to keep the scoreboard ticking for the Chennai Super Kings. However, MS Dhoni finished the game in his own style as he hit a six off Russell in the first ball of the final over of the game. With this, KKR has ended their hopes for the playoffs.
IPL 2025 Updated Points Table after KKR vs CSK Match
| Rank | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 16 | +0.793 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 16 | +0.482 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | +0.376 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 14 | +1.156 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 | +0.362 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | +0.193 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | -0.469 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 | -1.192 |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 | -0.718 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 | -0.992 |
